During one of the most difficult seasons of Paul’s life and ministry he had many opportunities to despair. He had multiple chances to switch his tactics and pursue something more pragmatic. Each time he refused. We began talking about the foundation of his confidence last week, and we continue doing so this week, but with an emphasis is on the glory of the New Covenant.
Whether Paul experienced encouragement and perceived success during his missionary trials, or whether he was chained in a Roman prison, he had one confidence, one thing to boast in: Jesus Christ. And his boasting in Christ and the glory of the New Covenant did not diminish when it would have been so easy to believe the church was failing and would be destroyed by the power of Rome.
Of course, we know the church wasn’t destroyed by Rome. Paul wasn’t able to see the things we see, but he never wavered from the fact that Jesus is faithful and will accomplish His good purpose.
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DOCUMENTATION AND ADDITIONAL READING
PART 1
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‘Ordinances and Resolutions Like This are Intended to Change the Culture’: Totalitarian Demands of the Sexual Revolution Collide with Religious Liberty in Indiana

WORLD (STEVE WEST)
“Conversion therapy” Ban Threatens Indiana Church Ministry

LAFAYETTE CITIZENS FOR FREEDOM (JOSHUA GREINER)
If Faith Does Not Practice Conversion Therapy, Why Do We Oppose Ordinance 31-21?

WFYI (BEN THORP)
Facing Pushback, West Lafayette City Council Postpones Vote on Conversion Therapy Ban

THE COMMON CITY COUNCIL OF WEST LAFAYETTE
Ordinance No. 31-21: An Ordinance Prohibiting the Practice of Conversion Therapy and Discouraging Its Use by Licensed Professionals

PART 2
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Counseling on the Basis of the Sufficiency and Authority of Biblical Truth: The Ministry of Biblical Counseling

PART 3
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‘Not Until We Can Take Care of Ourselves Will I Prioritize Them Over Us’: Billionaire NBA Owner Says Genocide of Uyghurs in China is Below His Moral Bottom Line

FOX NEWS (RYAN GAYDOS)
Warriors Part-Owner and Venture Capitalist Dismisses Uyghur Muslims' Rights Abuses

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